Inspiring Ayrshire teenager bags prestigious national award after selfless acts

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A Kilmarnock-daft teenager has bagged a special award for an important cause.Lochlan Murdoch from Cumnock has been announced as the Quality in Care Diabetes Awards People’s Award winner for 2022.These prestigious national awards “recognise an individual who volunteers in the care sector”.In 2020, Lochlan set up ‘Lochlan’s Legacy’ to raise awareness of what it’s like for young people to live with the life-threatening condition, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).Since then, he’s been on a mission to reduce stigma through education and sporting participation.Lochlan toured all senior football clubs in Scotland to make them aware of T1D and to get on board with his hope to let everyone know how to deal with any potential ‘hypo’ without fear so that anyone with T1D can feel able to play the sport of their choice and be just like any other young person.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.His desire and vision has seen the SFA (Scottish Football Association) endorse Lochlan’s Legacy.Lochlan’s delighted mum Lesley, who is chair of Lochlan’s Legacy, told Ayrshire Live: “We are extremely proud of Lochlan and all his achievements to date.“His drive, determination and passion to help and support others who live with type 1 diabetes is incredibly humbling.“The awards ceremony was fantastic and he met some brilliant people who specialise in diabetes.“We really appreciate QiC Diabetes for